USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Though preceded by years of unrest and periodic violence, the Revolutionary War began in earnest on April 19, 1775, with the battles of Lexington and Concord.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first shots of the American Revolution occurred at roughly 5:30 in the morning, April 19, 1775. In the space of no more than a few minutes life for the people of Lexington had changed forever. Eight of their neighbors and relatives were dead and ten were wounded.

Detailed explanation-4: -“The Battle of Concord.” Milwaukee Public Museum. The fight on April 19, 1775, between our Minutemen and the British regulars at Lexington was over in a matter of minutes, and the British began the seven-mile march to Concord.

Detailed explanation-5: -Major Buttrick of Concord shouted, “For God’s sake, fire!” and the Minute Men replied with their own volley, killing three British soldiers and wounding nine others. This volley is the volley considered “the shot heard round the world.” The rest of the British troops retreated back to town.